Correspondence

The bulk of the Caperton-Burnam Family Papers can be found in the following Correspondence Series. Mrs. Katherine Caperton was well organized individual who preserved an overwhelming volume of correspondence throughout her lifetime. The following folders reflect her practices, and may be considered perhaps her most lasting material legacy. It should be noted that Mrs. Caperton also preserved a clearly articulated and planned narrative for her close family and self in the bound letter volumes that can be found in Boxes 38-43. Many prominent Madison County and Kentucky citizens are present in the correspondence series. They include, but are not limited to, the Bennett, Clay, Green, Hanger, Lily and Watts families. The materials in the Correspondence Series are arranged alphabetically by person, or recipient, and then, when possible, by subject matter. All correspondence is arranged chronologically with all undated materials being found in their own particular folders. The majority of the correspondence consists of Katherine Caperton's personal and public correspondence, however, there is a large quantity from other family members as well.